Mayan Train Cargo Hub: Progress vs. Environment

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Mexico's Mayan Train just broke ground on a massive $400 million cargo terminal in Cancún, sparking both excitement and controversy. This 645-acre hub aims to revolutionize regional shipping, linking the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific and offering a faster route to the U.S. than the Panama Canal. But as bulldozers move in, environmentalists are raising alarms about the potential impact on the region's delicate rainforest and its native species, igniting a battle between economic growth and ecological preservation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.